Obituaries
James C. Cox
Aug 14, 2010
Marion- JAMES C. COX, age 90, of Marion, passed away at 6:48am on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. James was born in Marion on January 31, 1920, the son of George W. and Ada (Clutts) Cox. He married Viola Issler in Harrisburg on July 23, 1950. She preceded him in death on July 23,...
Terry I. Persman
Aug 13, 2010
Carterville- Terry I. Persman, 64, of Carterville, formerly of Waukegan, passed away at 8:00 PM, Thursday, August 12, 2010 at his home. Terry was born on April 27, 1946 in Albertville, AL to Donald & Beulah Allene (Bell) Persman. He married Rebecca Chancy on December 5, 1964 in Zion, IL. She survives of Carterville. Terry recently worked as a salesman...
Bessie M. Osborne
Aug 10, 2010
Marion- BESSIE M. OSBORNE, age 92, of Marion, passed away at 11:05am on Monday, August 9, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Bessie was born in Johnston City on September 26, 1917, the daughter of Albert and Eva (Sutton) McMullen. She married James B. Osborne in Jonesboro on January 4, 1936. He preceded her in death on July 5, 1984....
Andrew Francis Blus
Aug 9, 2010
Andrew Francis Blus MARION-Andrew Francis Blus, 41, of Marion passed away at 1:14 PM, Monday, August 9, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, August 12, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Kevin McNeely officiating. Visitation will be from noon until the time of the service on Thursday at the...
Jimmie Bahre
Aug 8, 2010
Herrin- Jimmie Bad News Bahre, age 75, of Herrin passed away at 3:51 PM, Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at his home in Herrin. Jimmy was born in DuQuoin on April 23, 1935, the son of Ruben William Bahre. He was a United States Air Force Veteran having served in Okinawa in 1953. An avid bowler, he was proud of his...
John Foy
Aug 6, 2010
Marion John S. Foy, 52, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2010 at 1:45 P.M. at his home in Marion. John was born January 17, 1958 in Davenport, Iowa the son of Robert & Nadine (McCaherty) Foy. He was a member of the Zion United Church of Christ and was a self-employed carpenter. John is survived by his; Mother Nadine...
Norman "Pappy" Younkin
Aug 6, 2010
Herrin- Norman Pappy Younkin, 94, passed away at 8:45 Am, Friday, August 6, 2010 at South Gate Health Care Center in Metropolis, IL. Norman was born September 13, 1915 to Terry and Ada Younkin. He was married to Nellie Walker Jan. 11, 1943 and she preceded him in death in 1985. They had two children, Linda Hargan and husband Virgil...
Donald Lee Taylor
Aug 6, 2010
Hurst- Donald Lee Taylor, 56, of Hurst, passed away at 2:15 AM, Thursday, August 5, 2010 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Don was born on October 10, 1953 in Cleveland, OH to Chester & Hazel (Williams) Taylor. He worked many years until his retirement as a roofer and was employed by Baines Roofing Co., prior to that he worked for...
Robert N Throgmorton
Aug 5, 2010
Benton- ROBERT N. THROGMORTON, age 52, of Benton, passed away at 2:45pm on Thursday, August 5, 2010 at his home in Benton. Robert was born in Detroit, MI, the son of Geraldine (Snider) and Norman Throgmorton, Jr. He worked as a truck driver. Survivors include: Sister and brother-in-law- Linda and Richard Ratzloff of Farmington Hills, MI Close friend- Rosemary Stroud...
Frank L Davis
Aug 4, 2010
Frank L. Davis CREAL SPRINGS-Frank L. Davis, 69, of Creal Springs passed away at 8:16 PM, Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. In accordance with Frank’s wishes he will be cremated and there will be no services. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorials may be made to St Jude’s...
Martha "Ruth" Deaton
Aug 3, 2010
RUTH DEATON Marion- Martha Ruth Deaton, age 92, of Marion, passed away at 7:48pm on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Ruth was born in Cobden on April 23, 1918, the daughter of Delbert H. and Leona (Weiss) Cast. She married Chester Deaton in Cape Girardeau on October 12, 1940. Together, they shared forty three years of marriage, until...
Joseph S. Foster
Aug 3, 2010
Joseph S. Foster GOREVILLE– Joseph S. Foster, 91, of Goreville passed away at 2:20 PM, Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, August 6, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Reverend R.G. Null officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of the service on Friday...
Gary D. Stone
Aug 2, 2010
Herrin- Gary D. Stone, 54, of Herrin, passed away at 6:05 AM, Sunday, August 1, 2010 at his home. Gary was born on November 30, 1955 in St. Louis, MO to James & Georgia (Kennedy) Stone. He married Nancy Jacobs on May 5, 1974 in Energy. She survives of Herrin. He was a veteran of the US Army and served...
Peter M. Vinsavage
Jul 31, 2010
Herrin-Peter M. Vinsavage, 93, of Herrin, passed away at 6:50 PM, Friday, July 30, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Peter was born on January 11, 1917 in Herrin to Anthony Tony & Bernice (Vilkus) Vinsavage. He graduated Herrin High School (the first in his family to do so) in 1936 and was All State in the low hurdles in 1935. He...
Claudia M. Kennedy
Jul 31, 2010
Claudia M. Kennedy MARION-Claudia M. Kennedy, 65, of Marion passed away at 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. According to her wishes she will be cremated. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family.
Edna L Howell
Jul 30, 2010
Edna L. Howell MARION-Edna L. Howell, 89, of Marion passed away at 10:33 PM, Friday, July 30, 2010 at her residence surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with her son, Victor Stone officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, August...
Uline Hope
Jul 29, 2010
Uline Hope, 71, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at 9:20 A.M. at St. Louis University Hospital. Uline was born January 24, 1939 in Marion the daughter of Obie & Helen (Motsinger) Utley in Marion. She married Jim Hope on November 29, 1968 in Shawneetown and together they have shared over 41 years of marriage. Uline was a homemaker...
William "Billy Bob" R. Helms
Jul 27, 2010
Herrin- William R. Billy Bob Helms, age 87, of Herrin, passed away at 8:10pm on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. William was born in Herrin on December 13, 1922, the son of Hosea and Florence (Leamon) Helms. He married Betty Keeling in Chicago on February 17, 1945. Together, they have shared sixty-five years of...
Joan R. Ragain
Jul 27, 2010
Joan R. Ragain GOREVILLE-Joan R. Ragain, 76, of Goreville, passed away at 4:55 AM, Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at Shawnee Rose Care Center in Harrisburg. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 30, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Mr. Gordon Lambert officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of the service...
Mark James Yarcho
Jul 26, 2010
Mark James Yarcho GOREVILLE-Mark James Yarcho, 60, of Goreville passed away at 5:35 AM, Monday, July 26, 2010 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 31, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until the time of the service on Saturday at the funeral home. Military rites will...
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